NEST2024PhysicsGravitation
A planet of mass m is in uniform circular motion about a star of mass M(M m) . Let v , L and r be the velocity, angular momentum and position vector, respectively of the planet about the star. We define a vector A = v L . Then
Options
- AA is a zero vector.
- Bthe magnitude of A is G M^2 / m .
- CA is in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the planet's orbit.
- DA is along r .
Correct answer
D. A is along r .
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